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Preparation of chitosan-based films for photosensitization of singlet oxygen
University of West Florida Libraries
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/20/2023)
04/20/2023
Abstract
Chitin (a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine) is one of the most abundant natural polymers on earth and can be found in crustacean shells, fungi, and insects. Chitosan (a polymer of glucosamine) is produced commercially for a wide variety of applications. Our group has focused on the use of these waste materials as a sustainable path to functional materials for environmental remediation applications. We believe the combination of sourced waste materials and more energy efficient ball milling techniques will provide a low-cost option for water purification. Here we present the development and modification of chitosan for the photosensitization of singlet oxygen. Our use of ball milling techniques for more sustainable chemical modification will be discussed, as well as the results showing the generation of singlet oxygen.
Details
- Title
- Preparation of chitosan-based films for photosensitization of singlet oxygen
- Resource Type
- Poster
- Event
- Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/20/2023)
- Contributors
- Patrick S Barber (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Chemistry
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380476497306600
- Academic Unit
- Chemistry; 2023 Student Scholars Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase; Office of Undergraduate Research
- Language
- English